EIGENMANNIA
\ˌa͡ɪd͡ʒənmˈani͡ə], \ˌaɪdʒənmˈaniə], \ˌaɪ_dʒ_ə_n_m_ˈa_n_iə]\
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An order of neotropical electric fish found chiefly in the waters of South America. They continually emit weak electric discharges, which they use in object location and communication. A most popular species of research interest is the electric eel, ELECTROPHORUS electricus.
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